Doug Lemov

" I see all of my books as being about tools, not systems. Teaching is a problem-solving endeavor. You use tools, adapt them to the setting and context of your classroom and your personal style. "

Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion, and Teach Like a Champion 2..0.

He is the coauthor with TLAC team colleagues of Practice Perfect, Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction, and Teach Like a Champion Field Guide 2.0. In addition to his work studying teachers he is the front man in the nation’s foremost Kenny G cover band.

His favorite words are "Huzzah" and "Yam."

What subjects and genres does Doug Lemov write in?

Lemov writes practical professional books for educators: classroom instruction and management, teacher coaching and professional development, literacy instruction, and guidance for online teaching.

Which book should I start with if I am new to his work?

Begin with Teach Like a Champion; the most recent edition (Teach Like a Champion 3.0) presents the core techniques and is a good entry point. Use the Field Guide and specialized titles afterward for practice and deeper study.

What is the recommended reading order for the Teach Like a Champion materials?

Start with the latest core edition (Teach Like a Champion 3.0) for foundational techniques, then use the Teach Like a Champion Field Guide for practice and classroom implementation. Older editions like 2.0 are earlier versions of the same core work.

Which of his other books complement Teach Like a Champion?

Practice Perfect is focused on improving instructional skills and routines; Reading Reconsidered addresses rigorous literacy instruction; The Coach's Guide to Teaching targets coaching and teacher development; Teaching in the Online Classroom covers virtual instruction strategies.

What is the practical focus or theme across his books?

Lemov emphasizes concrete, adaptable teaching tools rather than fixed systems, offering specific techniques teachers and coaches can apply and adapt to different classroom contexts.